TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bucsis,Gerry
AU  - Somerville,Barbara
TI  - Training your guinea pig
SN  - 0764146254 (pbk.)
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Hauppauge, N.Y.
PB  - Barron's Educational Series
KW  - Guinea pigs as pets
KW  - Guinea pigs
KW  - Training
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 100) and index; Preparations come first -- Good nutrition is important for lifelong learning -- Choosing your trainees -- Training your cavies to trust you -- Fostering friendship: guinea pig introductions -- Learning guinea pig language -- Decoding body language -- A need to gnaw -- Challenge your cavy's IQ: set up a stimulating cage -- Out-of-the-cage playtime -- Learning through play -- Training technique #1: lure-reward training -- Training technique #2: clicker training -- Coming when called -- Litter training -- Teaching tricks -- Lessons in leash walking -- Guinea pig travel plans -- A lifetime of learning
N2  - "Barron's Training Your Pet books are for inexperienced pet owners who seek detailed advice on how to get started in keeping and training caged pets. These books describe and illustrate the correct housing and equipment, and advise on getting all members of the household acquainted with the newly acquired pet. Guinea pigs are docile, easy to care for, and are capable of learning tricks. This book advises on keeping healthy and contented guinea pigs, and suggests activities that will amuse both the pets and their owners. Color photos on most pages"--
ER  -